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The Saint-Martin church of Bucy-le-Long is a Catholic building located in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Its construction spans several centuries: the nave dates from the 12th century, while the transept, the bedside and the bell tower were erected in the 15th and 16th centuries. The building houses a notable stained-glass window depicting the tree of Jessé, dated 1557, bearing witness to its artistic heritage.

The church underwent problematic restorations in the 19th century, followed by a new work campaign after the First World War, due to the damage caused by the conflict. Classified as a historical monument by decree of 12 April 1923, it now belongs to the municipality of Bucy-le-Long. Its architecture thus combines Romanesque (nef) and Gothic elements (transept, bedside), reflecting medieval stylistic evolutions.

The glass of the tree of Jesse, a major piece of the building, illustrates the genealogy of Christ according to Christian tradition. This type of representation, common during the Renaissance, emphasizes the symbolic and religious importance of the monument in its historical context. The glass windows, although poorly restored in the 19th century, remain a valuable testimony of the glass art of the modern era.

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